Jorge: OK snow birds, you've just driven the family sedan 1,800 miles from somewhere in the middle of Iowa. Your vehicle is covered with road salt, mud and a few clumps of good old Iowa manure.

Glenn: In short, your ride looks like hell.

Raúl: Well never fear, once you get to Miami your troubles are over.

Glenn: Don't make the mistake of looking for a large, mechanized car wash like they have back home.

Jorge: What you need is a good Nicaraguan car wash. Just travel down any of the major thoroughfares...

Raúl: ...Bird Road for example...

Jorge: ...and you'll see many examples of this great Miami invention. You'll normally spot them next to a gas station or parking lot. For ten dollars you can have your car washed by hand by four of the friendliest guys you'll ever meet.

Jorge: For about $35, you can get the hand wash plus hand waxing -- a "detail" job that will cost you two or three times as much in most major cities.

Raúl: They do it all, inside and out - including the carpets and upholstery.

ATMOSPHERE: Outdoor

PRICES: Hand wash and dry from about $8 to $20. Hand wash and wax $20-35.

LOCATIONS: All over Miami.